Nagasaki City Library

Nagasaki City Library is a public facility featuring a central book area surrounded by reading zones, with round columns supporting overhead beams throughout. The building holds extensive collections and provides modern spaces for study and research.

The building opened in 2008 as a combined facility that merged services from the prefectural and municipal library systems. This consolidation created a single institution serving the entire community.

The library holds collections by local writers and regional literature that reflect the identity and stories of Nagasaki prefecture. These materials offer visitors insight into the voices and voices that shape the area.

The facility provides electronic resources, databases, and digital collections in Japanese and English for users. Visitors should explore the available catalogs and reading spaces on site.

The building uses natural light in an uncommon way, without ceiling fixtures, instead positioning lights above the bookshelves for reading. This design approach keeps the overhead space clear while providing proper illumination.

Location: Nagasaki

Inception: January 5, 2008

Address: 長崎県長崎市興善町1-1

Website: http://lib.city.nagasaki.nagasaki.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.74831,129.87565

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05